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Veteran, ESHR major shares unique educational journey
Friday, May 9, 2025
After traveling more than 2,000 miles from his hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico and two decades of serving in the military, family connections guided Hochi Rosario Cuevas to Iowa, where he's graduating with his Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies and Human Relations and serving as the student commencement speaker.

Mozena featured in UI’s graduate spotlight
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
College of Education PhD student Emily Mozena was one of only a handful of soon to be alumni highlighted in UI’s special feature celebrating spring 2025 graduates.

Barnes selected to serve as Fellow for Faculty Development
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Clinical Associate Professor Erin Barnes has been selected to serve as Faculty Fellow for Faculty Development with the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.

Connecting K-12 and Higher Education Conference brings educators together
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
K-12 educators across the state of Iowa gathered at the Kirkwood Regional Center to discuss various approaches to improve teaching methods. Sara Ahmed delivered a keynote address to share her experiences and offer the philosophy of constructing belonging within classrooms.

In the news: Datchuk discusses how learning cursive could impact reading proficiency
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Iowa Reading Research Center Director Shawn Datchuk describes how learning cursive impacts the development of reading and writing skills in an article recently published by The Conversation.

Ramey wins prestigious UI faculty award
Monday, May 5, 2025
Assistant Professor Kay Ramey was recently selected as a 2025 James N. Murray Faculty Award winner.

Lisa Bunn earns Wellness Hero Award
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Lisa Bunn received the liveWELL Wellness Hero Award in March 2025 – nominated by Human Resources Coordinator, Michelle Hayes.

Staff Spotlight: Joshua Jacobs
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Learn more about Joshua Jacobs, Administrator for Technology and Project Management in the Belin-Blank Center, and what he most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.

In the news: Ogren recognized with Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award
Monday, April 21, 2025
Higher Education and Student Affairs Professor Christine Ogren recently received an Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award for her commitment to adaptable mentorship from the Graduate College.

Harwani, Wilson honored with staff awards for excellence
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Kunjal Harwani and Kat Krtnick Wilson received staff excellence awards and 14 staff members were recognized for the years of service at the 2025 College of Education Staff Appreciation Celebration.
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